scholarly journals Management of Non-Healing Ulcer by the Use of Crushed Raw Papaya along with Leeching: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Minhaj Ahmad ◽  
Abdul Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Diseases ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Wound Treatment ◽  
Healing Ulcer ◽  
Medial Aspect ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Leech Therapy ◽  
Local Examination

The incidence of non-healing ulcer is 1-2 percent in developed countries. In Indian community its prevalence reported in year 2004 was 4.8 per 1000 populations. It may increase many folds in future because of increase in number of old persons, diabetes mellitus and vascular diseases A male patient aged 63yrs. came to surgery OPD Majeedia Unani Hospital, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, in October 2019, with the complain of ulcer on antero-medial aspect of right foot. The ulcer was painful and movement was limited on affected side.  After required investigations and local examination of wound, treatment was started by local application of meshed papaya and combination of oral Unani drugs formulations along with leech therapy as described in texts of Unani System of Medicine. It was observed that Unani treatment of non-healing ulcer with papaya and leech therapy is an option to avoid amputation and its complications. The ulcer completely healed without any locomotor disturbances. Recovery was very fast and the condition of leg totally resolved without any complications and side effects. Keywords: Non-healing ulcer, Unani medicine, leech therapy, Qurooh-e-Aseeratul Indemal.

scholarly journals Non-Healing Ulcer, managed through Unani Formulation along with Leech Therapy: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6-s) ◽  
pp. 211-215
Author(s):  
Minhaj Ahmad ◽  
Zehra Zaidi ◽  
Abdul Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Healing Ulcer ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Leech Therapy ◽  
The Right ◽  
Local Examination

A male patient aged 43yrs. came to surgery OPD Majeedia Unani Hospital Jamia Hamdard New Delhi, in September 2018 with the complain of ulcer in the right foot posteriorly along the necrosis of Tendon Achilles. He was unable to walk a distance of about 100 meter due severe pain in the ulcer and calf muscle. limping on movement was very prominent. After required investigations and local examination of wounds, patient was planned and treated by local application, and combination of Unani Medicines formulations along with leech therapy as described in texts of Unani System of Medicine. With this Unani treatment non healing ulcer completely healed without any locomotor disturbances. The condition of leg totally resolved without any complications and side effects. Keywords: Non healing ulcer, Unani medicine, leech therapy.

Using photovoice in adolescent health research: a case-study of the Well-being of Adolescents in Vulnerable Environments (WAVE) Study in Ibadan, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adesola O. Olumide ◽  
Emmanuel S. Adebayo ◽  
Oladosu A. Ojengbede
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Disadvantaged Communities ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Phase Phase ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Abstract Photovoice is a participatory action research method in which people are given cameras and asked to take pictures of specific issues within their community. It is often used among marginalised populations. This method helps people capture specific issues within their community using photographs, critically discuss these issues within a group and present their findings to inform policies within their community. Photovoice has been used in developed countries and among adult participants; however, the extent to which it has been used in developing countries and among adolescent participants is yet to be extensively reported. In this paper, we describe the use of photovoice among male and female adolescents aged 15–19 years who participated in the qualitative phase (phase I) of the Well-being of Adolescents in Vulnerable Environments (WAVE) study in Ibadan, Nigeria. The main study was conducted among adolescents residing in disadvantaged communities within five global cities (Baltimore, USA; Ibadan, Nigeria; Johannesburg, South Africa; New Delhi, India and Shanghai, China). Our findings revealed that adolescents in Ibadan were very eager to participate, remained fully engaged throughout the process and the data obtained were rich and detailed. Some challenges encountered with using this method were that younger adolescents had a tendency to attain saturation when taking pictures much earlier than older adolescents; however, they equally discussed the pictures taken enthusiastically. Overall, our findings affirm that photovoice as a data collection method can be successfully used in research among adolescents in developing countries like Nigeria.

scholarly journals A Persuasive in the Management of Indralupta (Alopecia areata) with Ayurvedic approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 575-579
Author(s):  
Rani Manju ◽  
Agarwal Riju ◽  
Gupta Kumar Prashant ◽  
Dhiman K S
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Leech Therapy ◽  
Recent Origin ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
Ayurvedic Treatment

The aim of the case study is to evaluate the efficacy of Leech therapy along with ayurvedic treatment in Alopecia areata (INDRALUPTA). It is prospective interventional case report on alopecia areata treated with leech therapy and ayurvedic formulations. Using a subjective evaluation, an improvement in growth of hair on bald patches over scalp region was observed. An 18-year-old female patient, resident of Delhi, presented with complaints of two bald patches (right parietal & vertex) over the scalp without any secondary changes. With these complaints, the patient visited Shalya Tantra, Outpatient department (OPD No 16) at Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi. She took treatment for six weeks and got complete remission in her symptoms. Line of treatment adopted was tridosha shamaka, rakta-shodhaka and raktamokashana (Leech application). Leech therapy supplemented with ayurvedic formulations have definite role in Alopecia Areata (Indralupta) especially of recent origin. A case series or pilot study may further strengthen above case report and open new treatment arena for such cases. This case report can also be used to formulate hypothesis for management of baldness from an ayurvedic perspective.

scholarly journals MANAGEMENT OF GHANGRANA (DRY GANGRENE) BY IRSAL-E-ALAQ (LEECH THERAPY) - A CASE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abuzar Lari ◽  
Zaid Iqbal ◽  
Mohammad Tausif ◽  
Mussarat Ali
Keyword(s):  
Blood Vessels ◽  
Blood Supply ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Healing Ulcer ◽  
Leech Therapy

Gangrene is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply. In Unani system of medicine gangrene described in the term of Ghangrana/Shafaquloos the main cause of ghangrana is Sudda (obstructrion) in blood vessels results to inadequate blood supply which leads to Nuqs-e-Taghziya (nutrients) and Unani Scholars suggest many modes of treatment including Amal-e-kai for preventing further putrefaction. Eminent unani scholars used Irsal-e-alaq for skin disorders and non healing ulcer, in this case study we applied leaches on wounded toe to prevent amputation, which successfully treated in 30 days of intervention.

scholarly journals ‘Ilāj bi’l-Tadbīr (regimenal therapy): a core mode of Unani treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Athar Parvez Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
The Body ◽  
Core Mode ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Therapeutic Applications ◽  
Leech Therapy ◽  
Care System

AbstractSince antiquity, the Unani system of medicine has been participating in health care system. Usually, four modes of treatment viz. regimenal therapy, dietotherapy, pharmacotherapy and surgery are applied for the treatment of diseases. Regimenal therapy is an important mode in which the morbid matter present in the body is either dispersed/excreted or its unnecessary production is blocked or its flow is restricted and the diseases are cured by natural healer of the body, consequently bring back the humoural stability. Nearly 30 regimens have been mentioned in classical Unani literature. Commonest regimenal procedures such as fasd (venesection/phlebotomy), hijāma (cupping), ta‘līq al-‘alaq (hirudotherapy/leech therapy), ishāl (purgation), qay’ (emesis), idrār-i-bawl (diuresis), huqna (enema), ta’rīq (diaphoresis), riyādat (exercise), dalk (massage), hammām (bathing), tadhīn (oiling), natūl (irrigation), sakūb (douching/spraying), inkibāb (steam/vapour application), takmīd (fomentation) etc. are usually applied for the management of various ailments. These regimenal procedures are completely based on holistic approach and are potential but needs to be explored scientifically. This review outlines the therapeutic applications of various regimens of regimenal therapy used in Unani medicine.

scholarly journals Innovation on Wheels in Emerging Economies: Lessons from Auto MNC’s Experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rifat Sharmelly
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Product Innovation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Value For Money ◽  
Mass Market ◽  
Innovative Performance ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Acceptability Criteria

Emerging economies (EEs) are increasingly being considered as new sources of growth and innovation opportunities for global auto multinational companies. Many multinational companies from developed countries are eager to prosper in these economies. However, the crucial challenge that companies face today is to identify what precisely are the approaches required to serve mass market customers in EEs. In this research, the case study of a foreign auto multinational operating in India has been utilized. Focusing on the product innovation for the Indian masses with the creation of the most affordable car ‘Figo’ from the reputed auto multinational Ford, this analysis reveal the importance of engaging same set of suppliers in trust based, recurrent collaborative linkages to enhance the innovative performance. In addition, ensuring an effective value-for-money proposition is needed to achieve innovations with required affordability and acceptability criteria. Furthermore, experimenting with modules and resultant learning about markets are needed to enhance the innovative performance. With the suggested testable propositions, this study has significant theoretical contributions as well as implications for managers of aspiring companies intending to serve EEs.

Host and backpacker perceptions of environmental impacts of backpacker tourism: A case study of the Yasawa Islands, Fiji

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supattra Sroypetch ◽  
Neil Carr ◽  
Tara Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Less Developed Countries ◽  
Significant Difference

This paper examines host and backpacker perceptions of the environmental impacts of backpacker tourism on local communities in less-developed countries. The discussion is based on data collected in 2011 via surveys and interviews with host and backpacker populations in the Yasawa Islands of Fiji. The results suggest that there is a significant difference between the perceptions of hosts and their guests towards the environmental impacts of backpacker tourism. Backpackers believe that they generate a higher extent of negative environmental impacts on the destination than those perceived by their hosts. This study broadens the understanding of the impacts of backpacker tourism from dual perspectives – both the hosts and guests.

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